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TreatingPruningWounds
In the past, most authorities
recommended that the wounds caused
by pruning be painted with a wound
dressing. Recent research, however,
has shown that this is unnecessary,
except in areas where oak wilt disease
is a problem. For oak wilt occurrence
a n d s p e c i a l t r e a t m e n t
recommendations contact your local
extension agent or forester.
TreatingWounds Wounds on trees
should be treated as soon after
discovery as possible. First, all dead
and loose bark, wood splinters, and
ragged edges should be removed
(figure 2, item 4). Then the wound
should be trimmed to an elliptical
shape, pointed at the top and bottom
(figure 2, item 5). This shape has been
found to be most efficient for
eliminating water pockets in the
wound and promotes healing. Remove
any protruding wood inside the wound
and smooth out the wound surface.
Again, no wound dressing or paint is
needed except in oak wilt areas. The
wound will heal with time.
Prepared by:
Coleman Doggett
N.C. Div. of Forest Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Patrick Barry
USDA Forest Service,
Forest Health, S&PF
P.O. Box 2680
Asheville, NC 28802
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3 2
4
5
4. Wound area
5. Wound shaped
to promote quick
healing
Figure 1
Figure 2
Secretary
Wayne McDevitt
Governor
James B. Hunt Jr.,
10,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $426.00 or .04 per copy.

TreatingPruningWounds
In the past, most authorities
recommended that the wounds caused
by pruning be painted with a wound
dressing. Recent research, however,
has shown that this is unnecessary,
except in areas where oak wilt disease
is a problem. For oak wilt occurrence
a n d s p e c i a l t r e a t m e n t
recommendations contact your local
extension agent or forester.
TreatingWounds Wounds on trees
should be treated as soon after
discovery as possible. First, all dead
and loose bark, wood splinters, and
ragged edges should be removed
(figure 2, item 4). Then the wound
should be trimmed to an elliptical
shape, pointed at the top and bottom
(figure 2, item 5). This shape has been
found to be most efficient for
eliminating water pockets in the
wound and promotes healing. Remove
any protruding wood inside the wound
and smooth out the wound surface.
Again, no wound dressing or paint is
needed except in oak wilt areas. The
wound will heal with time.
Prepared by:
Coleman Doggett
N.C. Div. of Forest Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Patrick Barry
USDA Forest Service,
Forest Health, S&PF
P.O. Box 2680
Asheville, NC 28802
#1
1
3 2
4
5
4. Wound area
5. Wound shaped
to promote quick
healing
Figure 1
Figure 2
Secretary
Wayne McDevitt
Governor
James B. Hunt Jr.,
10,000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $426.00 or .04 per copy.